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[dirty332]

I got a pleco and its been going around my tank and suckin all the algea but ive been trying to feed it lettiuce, ive got a bunch of peices in there but im not sure he has gotten any(he or she i dont know), any help on how to feed with lettiuce would help.

Thanx in advance

 

[krazitrain]

Hello from the South Hill. I'd guess the pleco will go for the algae first. Did you blanch your lettuce to soften it?

 

[FlareBettaGuy]

Maybe you should get some Algae wafers...

 

[Rax]

Mine get shrimp pellets and act like they can't get enough.

 

[reg2k2]

It sounds like ur trying to feed him pieces of lettuce?
Try attaching a whole leaf to a stone w/ a rubber band (or weight it down another way), or they also sell veggie clips at lfs. This way they can hang on the leaf and 'graze'. . Should find a lacey remnant in the morn.

 

[easyE]

Skip the lettuce, it has very little nutritional value. If you are worried about your pleco getting enough vegie matter get some algae waffers. If you are feeding your fish a quality flake food your pleco will also eat that and you could put in algae wafers for a treat. Also, some species of plecos like more meat in their diet and don't eat much vegie matter.

 

[Losi]

Algea wafers are good and plecs love em. I also feed mine cucumber and lettuce.

They may have little nutritional benefits but the fish cant get enough of it!!

As stated veggie clips are a good idea.

 

[ste2k3]

I feed all my plecs cucumber. simply cut a slice about 1.5" thick and attach a plant weight to keep it from floating round the tank.